Metcash Limited is an Australia-based wholesaler and distributor, engaged in supplying and supporting independent retailers and other businesses across the food, grocery, liquor and hardware industries. The Company's segments include food, liquor and hardware. Food activities comprise the distribution of a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience retail outlets. Liquor activities comprise the distribution of liquor products to independent retail outlets and hotels. Hardware activities comprise the distribution of hardware products to independent retail outlets and the operations of Company owned retail stores. Its Independent Brands Australia (IBA) business operates national independent retail brands including Cellarbrations, The Bottle-O, IGA Liquor, Duncans, Thirsty Camel, Big Bargain and Porters. The Company has its operations in Australia and New Zealand.

Sales Analysis. Metcash Limited reported sales of A$13.05 billion (US$9.33 billion) for the fiscal year ending April of 2020. This represents an increase of 2.4% versus 2019, when the company's sales were A$12.75 billion. Despite this increase, sales are still below the level achieved in 2018, when Metcash Limited reported sales of A$14.56 billion. The sales level in 2020 was fairly close to the level five years ago: in 2015, Metcash Limited had sales of A$13.63 billion. Sales of Hardware saw an increase that was more than double the company's growth rate: sales were up 5.9% in 2020, from A$1.17 billion to A$1.23 billion. Metcash Limited also saw significant increases in sales in Food and Grocery (up 3.6% to A$8.12 billion) .